Scrub typhus in the Republic of Palau, Micronesia

Emerging Infectious Diseases, Oct, 2004 by A. Mark Durand, Stevenson Kuartei, Ishmael Togamae, Maireng Sengebau, Linda Demma, William Nicholson, Michael O'Leary

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The opinions expressed by authors contributing to this journal do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the institutions with which the authors are affiliated. Address for correspondence: A. Mark Durand, PO Box 1471, Colonia, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia 96943; fax: 691-350-3444; email: durand@mail.fm